Principal Flood Risk Assessor

Penguin Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Flood Risk Assessor based near Bolton. This role involves managing technical tender submissions, overseeing resources and project implementation, and maintaining relations with clients across sectors. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, Chartered Status, and substantial experience in a related role, along with proficiency in relevant software. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 and benefits including flexible working and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Possibility of flexible / hybrid working

Focus on CPD and career progression

Inclusive and collaborative work environment

Emphasis on mental, physical, and social wellbeing

Qualifications

• A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Management, or a similar relevant discipline.
• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., CIWEM).
• Extensive experience of working in a Flood Risk role, within a UK-based design consultancy setting.

Responsibilities

• Managing technical tender submissions, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRA).
• Preparing, checking, and submitting reports and technical documents.
• Taking ownership of projects, overseeing resources, budgets, and delivery.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment

Client relations

Project management

Communication skills

Education

UK Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or Environmental Management

Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body

UK Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Flood Modeller

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Principal Flood Risk Assessor

Ref. No.: CJD221125E

Location: Based near Bolton

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, green‑minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to an array of projects across the civil, structural, and hydrological landscapes. They are on the lookout for a driven, capable Principal Flood Risk Assessor committed to overseeing an already‑established team of designers and hydrologists at the office based near the diverse, industrial town of Bolton.

Benefits for the role of Principal Flood Risk Assessor include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Possibility of flexible / hybrid working
• A focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
• An inclusive, collaborative working environment, with a focus on innovation
• A focus on employees’ mental, physical, and social wellbeing

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Flood Risk Assessor include:

• Managing technical tender submissions, including Flood Risk Assessments (FRA), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), drainage assessment reports, and similar
• Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, calculations, models, and other technical documents
• Taking ownership of projects, overseeing resources, budgets, timeframes, and delivery / implementation
• Managing client and other stakeholder relations, across the public and private sectors
• Overseeing the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of design colleagues
• Identifying Business Development (BD) opportunities, and working to develop these
• Enforcing and upholding the relevant industry standards, processes, procedures, and legislation at all times

Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk Assessor include:

• A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Management, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., CIWEM)
• Extensive experience of working in a Flood Risk role, within a UK‑based design consultancy setting
• Highly proficient in the use of several relevant software systems, including FEH, WINFAP FEH, Flood Modeller, HEC‑RAS, AutoCAD, and WinDES
• Experience of leading projects and people
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Flood Risk Assessor include:

• A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Highly competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)